You are encouraging the behavior by allowing pup to mouth even if there is no pain. My opinion on dog-in-lap may be contrary to what some will...
If you can afford the cost consider board and train. Ask your current trainer.
The consensus seems to be to wait till the dog is mature which is around 1.5 years, maybe 2 yrs. My vet says 1 yr. is good and would not do a lab...
Ajax was like a rabbit first time on lake shore. Next day he saw a duck and he was off. So he figured it out real quick. What I've learned since...
Chicken wings no. Choking hazard. Chicken quarters yes. I'm wary of antlers now that I got some from a farmer. They are very hard. i had to used...
You must realize that a dogs sense of smell is multiple times greater than that of a human. Get your pup outside and it's sensory overload time....
Clearly not from your area but if your boy is intact ask how that might impact his stay. In my area an intact dog is kenneled most of the time.
Yellow spots the size of a plate do not look pretty for any lawn/garden. Create a specific spot and take pup to it every time. I used a pile of...
The puppy pen pictured above is one we used for a spell. What's great is that it can be reconfigured depending on your space -- octagon, square,...
No good trainer, postive reinforcer or obedience, would say grabbing a dog's muzzle is appropriate. Such human behavior can promote aggression in...
Promoting calmness in a distracting and exciting environment is continuing task for both you and your puppy. At 9 months my lab has more control...
Dogs respond differently so you may find if you leave a kong, a treat or toy, it may remain untouched until you return. My lab would fret until I...
You can let him bark, howl, wine. He'll get the message . . . eventually. But at 9 weeks he wants to be with you all the time so when you leave...
Normal weight for an adult english lab is 75-85 pounds; american lab 60-75 pounds. So yours is a freak on the weight scale. Surprised by your vets...
You answered your own question with the potatoes kibble combo. What out on the potatoes. Too much could loosen his dumps. I stuff a kong with...
Keep it simple seems to be the mantra response and I agree. The key is consistent and daily training, even if for only 5 minutes. And if only 5...
Place boards are the best IMO. Better yet arrange it so it's high so they must jump up to get on it. Most effective with the stay. BTW I never use...
To gain trust I suggest hand feeding. It may help with the separation issue, which will take time.
I think a 30-45 minute walk is about right especially if you can allow your pup to free run to burn off that pent up energy. I'm fortunate to have...
Good question. I really don't know but my best guess is that it's better (safer) than what you'll find in most brands. My lab is odd in that he...
